I have the chance of a better paid job. But it is more stressful with a lot more hours. Should I go for it or stick with my lower paid low stress job. What is the point of having extra cash if you have to work 50+ hours a week and you have not got time to enjoy it.
2006-11-07 11:48:41 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A famous person once said "2% of life is what happens to you and 98% of life is how you react to it."
I work as a cardiac nurse, and some people might think that would be a very stressful job because one minute everything is fine and the next someone might be having a cardiac arrest. I used to get really stressed out, but I've now been a RN for over 10 years and I know what to do in an emergency, so I really don't get stressed out about these things anymore. Sure, sometimes it is sad, but I do my best when I am calm, so stressing out is just a negative reaction.
A lot of people comment that it's hard to ruffle my feathers or suggest that I'm holding my stress on the inside........whereas the truth is that I'm not really stressed out at all. I've learned over the years to be in the middle of a hurricane and remain calm.
One other suggestion is to keep your body fit by exercising regularly and eating healthy foods. You would be amazed how much less you get stressed when your body is functioning at it's peak.
If you can learn to remain calm as I have, I would say to take the higher paying job and enjoy spending the money. If not, I would stick with the lower paying one.
Good luck to you! Be happy
Robin_In_Tennessee
2006-11-07 11:57:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
You are quite right - there is no point taking the more stressful job unless you enjoy the job itself. Some people thrive on the stress and the responsibility that comes with it; others do not.
Some people choose to do a more high-powered job for a couple of years for the experience, and to save up some money, before having a career break.
I would say take the better paid job if you think you can handle it - otherwise you may regret the lost opportunity later on. But don't adopt a lifestyle that depends on that level of income. Maintain your current lifestyle and save the extra money; then you are free to walk away if ever it gets too much for you.
2006-11-07 11:59:57 · answer #2 · answered by Bridget F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Poor you. I shouldn't leave the job you've got unless the new job offers this higher rate for the same number of hours.
Sometimes those who take on high paid jobs don't realise that occassionally work is expected out of hours for no extra pay. A few highly paid workers take there work home and are unable to switch off.
If you are happy in your old job albeit stressful you say this is obviously a level you can handle, how do know that you can handle the increased hours and doubling or trebling the stress in the job? Did you know there is a greater risk of stress related illnesses and heart attacks from high levels of stress, caused by the needs to sell, the demand for increased sales, efficiency and productivity.
Stick with the devil you know. Take no chances. Life is also for living.
2006-11-07 12:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by Nosey parker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been in both, and here are the pros and cons, from my viewpoint.
High paid high stress job
Advantages: More money for bills
More money for retirement
More money to spend
Disadvantages Less time to spend it
Increase health risks from stress
less time for things that you enjoy
They really don't care about you, other than what you can do for them
Low paid low stress job
Advantages
Better for your health
Can leave work without thinking about things or worrying what you missed
More time to enjoy the important things
Disadvantages
Not enough money for bills
Very little mental challenge
Dead end job
Personally, after doing both, I'm ready to get back into the more stressful job. The low stress job is not worth it when I have to debate between health insurance and heating bills.
2006-11-07 12:33:41 · answer #4 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 168 hours in a week, working 50 is hardly likely to hurt you. It is almost impossible to stand still in life. You either go with the flow or sink.
You will probably find it more interesting and soon learn to deal with a little more stress. It is not everyone that gets the chance so you should go for it.
2006-11-07 11:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Pick the job you will enjoy the most. If stress does it for you then take that one, otherwise money is not the most important thing in the world so why add the stress to your life if you don't need to. Peace!!
2006-11-07 11:57:48 · answer #6 · answered by katatpeace 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Definately the low paid job without the stress!
But if you want things, you will have to work for them.
2006-11-07 11:52:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are wise... it's well-paid because it's going to take a lot more of your time... and it will probably take years off your life due to the stress. My father tried to work a couple years longer than he should have before he retired... and it literally almost killed him; it certainly aged him. Decide what you want out of life... more money or more time.
2006-11-07 13:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
low paying jobs are very stressful you have no money to live on be thankful you can have a high paying job I wish I could have a high paying jobi am stuck in low paying jobs now I cant even get a job that are not enough to live on I will trade you I want a high paying job not a low one
2014-07-24 15:13:33 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for the more stressful job
2006-11-07 12:46:12 · answer #10 · answered by Z F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋